The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 (06 - 08) vs. Subaru Impreza 2.0i Lineartronic (16 - 17)
€ 36,600

€ 23,500

€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Audi S3 is 8.1 inches shorter, an inch wider and 2.6 inches lower than the Subaru Impreza 2.0i.
Audi S3
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
55.1
69.5
77
57.7
68.5
78.7
69.5 in
Width
68.5 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.7 in
55.1 in
Height
57.7 in
101.5
165.9
104.1
174
165.9 in
Length
174 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.87 %

General
Audi S3
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
8P
Generation
G4
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Audi S3
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
FB20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Audi S3
261 hp
148 hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
Performance
Audi S3
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 2.0i
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12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.45 lb/hp
Audi S3
12.92 lb/hp
21.45 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi S3
26 mpg
36 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
19 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
409 mi
Range
526 mi
Audi S3
409 mi
526 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
Environmental Impact
172.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
123.1 kWh
Audi S3
172.4 kWh
123.1 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft